I'm a rookie

[Thomas]

Welcome, hope you learn and stay with wine.

Your question, if answered properly, would take volumes of postings. I suggest you get to the nearest library or book store and pick up a book or two about wine. I know someone on the board will recommend a series with the word "dummies" in it--I refrain from reading anything that calls me names, but I hear it has a lot of information. Books by Jancis Robinson are also good sources.